Acarnania, Leucas Drachm circa 430-400, AR 2.80 g. Pegasus flying r.; below, Λ. Rev. Head of Aphrodite l.; in r. field, Λ. All within incuse square. Jameson 1136 (this coin). Dewing 1808 (these dies). BMC 111. BCD Akarnanien und Aetolien 181 var. (pegasus l. but this reverse die).
Rare. A portrait of enchanting beauty and superb old cabinet tone.
Irregular flan, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Gemini sale VII, 2011, 327. From the Jameson and Rockefeller/DR. Alfred E. Mirsky collections.
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